FB Recruiting 2021

[IndyValpo]

Lots of offers out today. Twitter has been active all day.

[usc4valpo]

In Div. 1 non-scholarship football, if a school provides an offer, what is overall value besides the confirmation that the school wants the student to play football? Has the student been admitted automatically. Is there any compensation of any type? Is there a definition of a walk on player?

[vu72]

In Div. 1 non-scholarship football, if a school provides an offer, what is overall value besides the confirmation that the school wants the student to play football? Has the student been admitted automatically. Is there any compensation of any type? Is there a definition of a walk on player?

Interesting question(s). A couple of possibilities: 1. The athlete has already applied and been accepted, the scholarship financial package has been awarded and the "offer" just means they are wanted on the team. 2. The "offer" is subject to being accepted as well as the athlete accepting the proposed scholarship package. Clearly these players are not paying full sticker price. Very few students do. As for walk on players. I suppose there may be an "open tryout" period, but unlikely for football as there are just so many slots and lots of equipment involved.

I have seen twitter posts where players are reaching out to coaches with their stats and a tape, so my guess is many of these players are well aware of Valpo and have expressed interest prior to any "offer".

[JD24]

The offer is definitely hinged on being admitted which has not occurred at the point of offer. There's a general check to see if the athlete would likely qualify. A kid ranked 380 out of 400 is probably not getting an offer no matter how good he is. A kid ranked 20 out of 400 is probably getting an offer is he has decent ability at least at some point.

[valpofb16]

Offers are simply that the coaches want you to play football at the school, kids still need to complete FASFA process, be admitted, or simply be wealthy enough to afford the school

Cecchini did a solid job checking those boxes in recruiting. With 50+ newcomers it appears Fox has as well. In terms of this offering period it's what coaches call "the first wave" or top prospects. Very few non scholarship schools hit on these.

There were indeed walk ons during my tenure. Would try out during spring ball. A few made roster in fall but many didn't. People have to remember our players are still all state, all conference type athletes

[vu72]

https://twitter.com/valpoufootball/status/1268322286014062592/photo/1

[IndyValpo]

It appears we have our first recruit
Terrence Issac Jr WR Shreveport LA

[valpofb16]

I Know i have done primary recruit posting since 2015, if someone would like to spearhead the operation this year, life has just gotten too busy. I nominate IndyValpo. I'll have the depth charts up once I know more about the upcoming season

[IndyValpo]

I Know i have done primary recruit posting since 2015, if someone would like to spearhead the operation this year, life has just gotten too busy. I nominate IndyValpo. I'll have the depth charts up once I know more about the upcoming season

Big shoes to fill but I will take a stab at it..

[vu72]

Didn't want to start a whole new thread for this.  Can our punter be a pro?

https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2020/06/benjamin-niesner/

[NWIGuy]

Reads like a recruiting service deal for HS kids. That being said, would be interesting to see if a specialist from Valpo could pull it off. I mean the skill is so narrow that it really doesn't matter much where you played college ball, etc. Seemed like a good get for Valpo when he come in last year.

[valpofb16]

Greg Wood went to mini camp with the Bears during my tenure, got a helmet , made a grand or two, was sent home before Friday.

[IndyValpo]

Interesting recruit this week

John Madden IV 6-4 250 DL from Toledo OH.
Any chance he is related?

[bbtds]

Interesting recruit this week

John Madden IV 6-4 250 DL from Toledo OH.
Any chance he is related?

Could he have been named for the 4th edition of the famous video game?

[vu72]

Interesting recruit this week

John Madden IV 6-4 250 DL from Toledo OH.
Any chance he is related?

Somehow I doubt Madden lives in Toledo!

[crusadermoe]

Is the Pioneer League playing this Fall?   No Patriot League or Ivy, so probably not.

[bbtds]

Interesting recruit this week

John Madden IV 6-4 250 DL from Toledo OH.
Any chance he is related?

Somehow I doubt Madden lives in Toledo!

This story from the Pleasanton Weekly in Pleasanton, California shows that in 2009 John Madden ended his broadcasting career and lived in Pleasanton along with his two sons.

https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2009/10/09/home-sweet-home

[valpofb16]

Landed our second commitment tonight

1. Terrence Isaac 6'1 170 WR Green Oaks Louisiana

High School SOS: 3780

2. Colin Graves 5'10 170 DB/WR Bishop Blanchet Washington

High School SOS:  2716

[valpofb16]

Third Commitment Tonight


1. Terrence Isaac 6'1 170 WR Green Oaks Louisiana

High School SOS: 3780

2. Colin Graves 5'10 170 DB/WR Bishop Blanchet Washington

High School SOS:  2716

3. Max Kobs 6'3 220 ILB Creighton Prep Nebraska

High School SOS: 434

[valpofb16]

#2 Stacey Jones will forego spring season, career depth guy, will graduate

#2 Salyers appears to have left the team. Beat out Ruszkowski as the FR QB in 19. Speaks well for Lawson?

[valpofb16]

Signings Today

DL George Trojanek 6'2 255 IMG Academy FLA
Other Offers: Arizona Christian, Culver-Stockton, Roosevelt, St. Norbert
HS National Rank (Massey): 1

LB Jake Birmingham 6'1 210 Oak Park River Forest, ILL
Other Offers: Wisconsin Whitewater, Colby College, Roosevelt
HS National Rank: 2555 (2019 rank Illinois did not play in 2020)

DL Julyan Boley 6'2 250 South Warren, KY
Other Offers: Dayton
HS National Rank: 1205

LB Max Kobs 6'3 215 Creighton Prep, NEB
Other Offers: Midland University
HS National Rank: 417

DB Colin Graves 5'10 170 Bishop Blanchet WAS
Other Offers: Pudget Sound
HS National Rank: 4553 (2019)

Running total
QB:
RB:
WR:
TE:
OL:
DL: Trojanek, Boley
LB: Kobs, Birmingham
DB: Graves
SP:

[valpofb16]

Ayden Davison 6ft 213 LB Robbinsdale Coopoer, MIN
Other Offers: Southwest Minnesota St
HS National Rank:2279

Running total
QB:
RB:
WR:
TE:
OL:
DL: Trojanek, Boley
LB: Kobs, Birmingham, Davison
DB: Graves
SP:

[valpofb16]

New commit: Max Franco 5'9 175 LA Habra California

Other Offers: N/A

HS Rank: 401

(Have spoken with Isaac he is still verbally committed)


QB:
RB:
WR: Isaac
TE:
OL:
DL: Trojanek, Boley
LB: Kobs, Birmingham, Davison
DB: Graves, Franco
SP:

[valpofb16]

New commit: James Keighley 6'2 220 DE Archbishop Alter

Other Offers: John Carroll, Northwood, Virginia State, Centre

HS Rank: 823

(Have spoken with Isaac he is still verbally committed)


QB:
RB:
WR: Isaac
TE:
OL:
DL: Trojanek, Boley, Keighley
LB: Kobs, Birmingham, Davison
DB: Graves, Franco
SP:

[valpofb16]

New commit: Breydan Ford 6'1 295 Batavia HS Ill

Other Offers: Butler , Roosevelt, Saint Ambrose, Saint Francis, Loras College, St. Norbert, Augustana

HS Rank: 576

QB:
RB:
WR: Isaac
TE:
OL:
DL: Trojanek, Boley, Keighley, Ford
LB: Kobs, Birmingham, Davison
DB: Graves, Franco
SP: